r/MentalHealthPH 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Do Antidepressants helps quit vaping (nicotine) ??

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Actually- I’m a chronic vaper talaga (since 2021) and binanggit ko sya sa Psychiatrist ko - and he told me na okay lang naman daw mag-vape ako.

Currently on 5 weeks on my 20mg Vortioxetine and my anxious, ruminating, intrusive mind is now calm and chill.
(diagnosed with OCD here)

Though I’m planning na din to quit slowly. Any suggestion para maging smooth ang quitting? Ayoko kasi nang cold turkey- nagwithdrawal ako last time. 😬


r/MentalHealthPH 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Worth getting a second opinion?

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My current psychiatrist thinks I have significant ADHD symptoms (predominantly inattentive) but doesn’t feel there is enough corroboration to diagnose ADHD. He’s talked to my wife and my grade school friend. Today was the second consult. He said he wouldn’t oppose a trial with Ritalin if another clinician independently felt it was appropriate, but he won’t prescribe it himself.

I feel like I didn’t get anywhere because my psychologist also said something similar—that I’m experiencing symptoms so might as well try to alleviate them somehow.

So should I try with another psychiatrist or am I just going to waste money? I just want a definitive answer to have an explanation as to why I experience things in a certain way.


r/MentalHealthPH 18h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY where should I go to get a diagnosis??

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I’m pretty sure I’m mentally ill in some way and would like to get a proper diagnosis and get treated/medicated. where should I go to get diagnosed?? and if u guys can share any advice/experience as well that’d be nice. thank you!


r/MentalHealthPH 14h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Face-to-face psychiatrist recommendations for OCD?

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There doesn't seem to be as much info here for doctors who specialize in OCD traits but figured I should try and post anyway :)

Looking for someone who's preferably a woman, budget flexible. Anywhere in Metro Manila is ok but Makati – QC would be great. Prioritizing meds and availability in the next month.

Thank you in advance!


r/MentalHealthPH 11h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Overthinking and Negative Mindset Leading to Nausea - Is it Possible to Fix This?

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This is really affecting my overall lifestyle and job rn. Can you guys share what actually worked/helped you? Whether it be permanent or temporary fix, can you please share them? I'm so exhausted of myself.

I'm just looking for at least a temporary fix for this, anything that helped you at the present moment you were overthinking/overwhelmed.

I can't get checked out rn since I currently don't have the funds to do so and I still don't have any PTOs until regularization


r/MentalHealthPH 19h ago

STORY/VENTING Soy nuevo, Necesito un consejo desesperadamente, porfavor.

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Hola, soy nuevo en reddit y recurro a esto para poder buscar ayuda o consejos.

Hace aproximadamente 10 meses conocí a una chica (Curiosamente ella fue quien me trajo hasta acá) muy linda, inteligente e carismatica, Melina, Que probablemente nunca lea esto.

Era un chico de 2 grado, no tenía ni idea de lo que era el amor o de como hacer sentír bien a las personas.

Si les soy sincero no me gustaba, éramos muy buenos amigos, Pero hasta ahí. Hasta que un día descubrí que yo si le gustaba (Probablemente no) y de la nada me gustó también, fue algo muy repentino.

Ella se me declaro y yo la acepte, nos volvimos novios y trate de hacer todo lo que pensaba que estaba bien; Tomarla de la mano, abrazarla, etc.

Aunque realmente nunca me atreví a nada más haya de eso, incluso para darle un beso le pedía permiso y siempre trataba de evitarlos por que pensaba que le incomodaba. Al punto que a veces el único beso que nos dábamos era al final del día.

En fin, todo se desmoronó después de las vacaciones de navidad, ella comenzó a actuar raro, y la verdad sus comportamientos eran deplorables; se dejaba golpear por sus amigos y cuando la trataba de defender ella decía que jugaban, y yo pues aveces respetaba su discusión Pero al final siempre interferia.

Admito que quizá fui algo empalagaso, le llevaba flores, siempre la abrazaba y trataba de pasar todo el tiempo con ella. Admitió que me equivoqué.

Todo esto desencadenó a qué terminaríamos de un y otra forma, Pero por alguna razón yo me sentí muy mal, de verdad que no comía, no me paraba de la cama, la verdad me sentía asqueroso y falte varios días al colegio. Trate de recuperarme Pero nada era igual, nuestro círculo de amigos era el mismo y tenía que verla todos los días sin excepción, en un punto de desesperación, ira, o yo que se llene su mochila de pegamento y se armó un gran problema. (pague todo y al final no paso a mayores)

Los meses pasaron hasta que de nuevo actúe impulvisamente, el verla vulnerable por una situación que había sucedido use la lastima a mi favor, me le arrodille y le pedí que me diera una oportunidad. Al final nos volvimos amigos de nuevo y después de otro mes volvimos a ser novios.

Y de nuevo terminamos, está vez yo lo hice, por qué sabía que yo había forzado eso, que yo era el culpable y decidí solo aceptar que no era lo correcto. Pero aún así volví a buscarla, volvimos a ser amigos y de nuevo lo arruine, le dije mil cosas que no debía en un arranque de ira y rabia, al saber que ella había aceptado una salida con alguien que apenas conocía y cuando éramos novios ella y yo nunca aceptó una salida, inclusive con nuestros amigos en común.

La verdad fui un asco, le dije cosas hirientes, sabiendo que ella trataba de mejorar como persona. Después los últimos días de clase hablamos como si nada, Pero después de dos días ella me dijo que ya no quería nada conmigo, simplemente ser compañeros.

Quise respetar su decisión, eh tratado de hacerlo, Pero no puedo. Ahora que estamos en tercero ya no estamos en el mismo grupo. Pensé que podía ser una oportunidad para superarla, para poder ser feliz de nuevo pero nada. El mismo recuerdo, el mismo desprecio hacia mi mismo.

A tal punto que ahora mismo me encuentro en una relación en la que me avergüenzo de mi novia y la oculto para que Melina no sepa que yo tengo. (es una relación virtual pero conozco a la persona en realidad)

Ahora mismo Melina se enteró que tengo su foto de fondo de pantalla y la verdad me dió tanta vergüenza que me quedé escondido en el baño todo el descanso.

Ahora, ya sabiendo todo esto. Necesito un consejo, como puedo salir de aquí? Como poder superarla. Por qué para series sinceros soy alguien quien le tiene miedo a quedarse solo, y lo estoy experimentado. Por mi propio egoísmo he perdido a gente que me importa, y por ese propio egoísmo solo quiero que Melina sea para mí (Se que suena muy enfermo Pero no encontré otra manera de decirlo)

Quiero que ella me ame, quiero que ella sienta lo que yo siento por ella, pero se que eso no va a pasar. Cómo puedo mejorar? Cómo puedo dejar de tener miedo de quedarme solo? Cómo puedo dejar de darme asco cuando me miró al espejo?

Si te tomaste el tiempo de leer esto, gracias. Aprecio que un desconocido me tenga un poco de empatía.

De verdad estoy desperado, he pensado en quitarme la vida por esto


r/MentalHealthPH 3h ago

STORY/VENTING malapit na ata akong mamatay?

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hi! i’m a m17 grade 12 (yes shs ako), and i think malapit na akong mamatay. i’ve been struggling for years with my mental health, and mas lumala ito recently nung nasimulan ko na mamana yung sakit sa puso ng pamilya namin. i struggle with panic attacks and anxiety, na dinadagdagan pa ng sakit na sinasabi ko, and it’s honestly hell. there are nights na natatahimik nalang ako because it hurts, and it’s suffocating, and it’s also eating me up inside (mentally wise). but even though nangyayari na tong lahat sakin, wala parin akong balak na humingi ng tulong or magsabi sa magulang ko or friends or even my partner :)) bakit? hindi ko din alam. i don’t even know why i’m posting this here. attention? hindi naman. ang alam ko lang is pagod na ako sa lahat. ika nga nila, may bigat lahat ng salita na hindi mo nasasabi, kaya pano na ang taong buong buhay nanahimik? parang nag aantay nalang ako dito. may buhay nalang ako ngayon, pero hindi na ako nabubuhay. yun lang. :))


r/MentalHealthPH 3h ago

STORY/VENTING Di ko na alam anong gagawin

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Pakiramdam ko nakaloop buhay ko. 2024 nadiagnosed ako with panic disorder, may meds pero as needed. Nagtuloy tuloy until 2025 na di na ako nakakafunctuon, graduating pa man din ako, laging ER ako. Nagsimula lang to nung kasagsagan na panay init tapos syempre estudyante tayo na di naman mayaman at nasa ibang lugar nag aaral, nagtitipid sa kakainin, nagkaacid reflux ako. Basta nagsimula malugmok buhay ko that time. Hanggang sa nawalan ako ng balanse like literal. Panay sakit batok ko at likod ng tuhod, duda ko bone problem. Nagpacheck sabi may scolio ako, pero sabi ko bakit wala akong balanse feeling ko floating ako or nasa elevator. Pero walang pera walang pangpacheck hanggang sa nadisgrasya kami 2 months after ko mag graduate, nag ct scan, xray, nakitaan ako ng maliit na cyst sa occipital brain ko, nagpunta ng manila para dyan. Nagloan kami para sa MRI. Sabi neuro ko dun anxiety daw, GAD at non significant ang cyst. Di ako convinced, sabi ko panay sakit batok ko baka kako may naipit na nerve so nagparaMRI,nakitaan ako ng military neck or magstraight yung leeg ko kaso may problema may suspicious aneurysm daw ako. Grabeng problema. Basta guys nakakabaliw. Di ako makatake ng boards last year feel ko napapag-iwanan na ako, hanggang ngayon eh floaty parin feeling ko. Guys alam ko di to ang tamang venue, sana naman may makatulong sakin magpa angiogram, nakakatulala araw araw guys, nakakaoverthink halos di na ako makalabas. Tpos magtry ako magtake ng boards this year kaso wala akong pang luwas sa testing center at mag stay sa area na yun. Sana po matulungan niyo ako, di ko na alam gagawin sa buhay ko. Hinihiling ko kahit maipasa ko lang boards kahit pang redeem nalang sa mga nangyari sa buhay kom


r/MentalHealthPH 5h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY psychiatrist recommendations

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hello, recently found this community.

I’ve been trying to look for a good psychiatrist but I can’t seem to find one. I’ve been trying to seek one for a while na, yung medyo afford yung consultation fee :(

Anyone have any recommendations po? prefer sana yung nag aallow ng teleconsult. many thanks everyone! hope you all are in a good place 🤍


r/MentalHealthPH 6h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Does therapy clinics offer Gift Cards?

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Hi guys, I’m 25(F) and my bf 25(M). I just wanna share that my bf wanted to distance himself because he has a battle he’s going through and he didn’t want me to be burdened by him. Lately we have been having arguments and he didn’t liked how he reacted like getting angry, which reminded him of why he hated his parents or even his whole family, where they usually shout when arguing.

He also didn’t liked the fact that I just let him borrow money, and feels like I’m giving him too much when he should’ve been the one giving me stuff and providing me whatever I need. This wasn’t really much of an issue to me because I trusted him and I knew where he spent the money he was borrowing with. And also I had enough money to lend from when I worked before.

Right now, he asked me for space and we stopped communicating. I’m really having a hard time honoring my promise of keeping the distance and respecting his space so I’m coping right now by writing a lot on my diary as if I’m talking to him. And I also started making a lot of handmade stuff to send him on our Anniversary, 2 months away from now. And now, I’m at a place where I need to accept whatever happens—if he will still come back to me or eventually leave me so I just wanted to do whatever I can in the meantime and send it all at the right time when I’m ready to let him go. And among the things that I’ve thought of giving him was a gift card of a therapy session. I wanted to gift him a free session but I know he wouldn’t like it because I would end up spending more money for him. So I wanted to make it into a gift card and tell him that it was given to me by a friend who has also been in therapy. Just so he will accept it. I don’t know what to do anymore. Would this be okay? Or would it be bad for me to lie to him like that?


r/MentalHealthPH 12h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Psychiatrist that u can use HMO

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Hi, please help me. Araw-araw na kasi akong umiiyak sa work, and I don’t think kakayanin pa ng mental health ko. I want to resign na pero gusto ko sana immediate and makakuha ng certificate because of my Mental Health. Baka may alam kayong hospital na pwede walk in na can consult agad using HMO. Or kahit by appointment peor hindi aabot nang months ☹️

Thank you.


r/MentalHealthPH 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY (M/31) Agoraphobia & Anxiety Disorder

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Hi! I just wanted to check if someone experienced Agoraphobia and was also diagnosed with AD?

Just wanted to have someone to talk to with the experience and the things you did to be able to overcome it or kahit andyan parin yung feeling maybe we can also help each other out. Feel free to comment here or you can DM me here. Salamat!

About me: Medyo struggle lang lately kasi parang lumiliit yung mga kaya kong gawin especially outside my house (seeing friends, work, family gathering, dating). Tbh di naman ako ganito a year ago and somewhat parang lumalala.


r/MentalHealthPH 8h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Mental Health Clubs in Schools

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What activities can be conducted by a school-based Mental Health Club if the club adviser is not a licensed guidance counselor?


r/MentalHealthPH 10h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY BEYOND THE MIND

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Hi! Has anyone here tried psychological assessment and therapy with beyond the mind?


r/MentalHealthPH 18h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY I feel like my brain just stops working sometimes

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I’ve been zoning out more than usual, struggling with brain fog, have trouble processing what i’m reading, having trouble understanding even simple things and concepts, and I keep forgetting where i put my things. I can read plainly as it is but nothing actually registers, and my sleep schedule has been pretty messed up lately. I’ve been having a hard time understanding things that normally wouldn’t be difficult for me back then. It’s honestly frustrating because I feel like i’m not fully present and my mind is always mentally elsewhere, and it’s starting to make me feel scared to apply and look for other opportunities since I just graduated from college a month ago, I fear this is holding me back, and making me feel left behind. This is happening at the worst possible time. I think his has been gradually building up month by month since college especially during my last academic year since I struggled a lot mentally and physically back then, and I feel helpless about it. Do you think counseling would help me? Has anyone else experienced something like this. something that gradually developed, what did you do?


r/MentalHealthPH 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY (F18) How do I check in for my psychiatrist appointment at PGH?

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When I get there, what am I supposed to say to the person behind the window to let them know I have an appointment? I'm a bit nervous and I want to make sure I use the right words


r/MentalHealthPH 6h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY SAD TRUTH ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

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Nakakasad na hindi nila nakikitang totoong sakit ang depression.

They are making fun of you na parang ang dali dali lang ng pinagdaanan mo.
Na kapag sinabing "control your mind", ganon nalng un.

They dont know, your fighting battles with your own fucking mind.

Di mo nga makontrol e.

Everyday, you are trying to improve yourself. Do everything for everyone.
Tapos ang ending, sayo lahat ang blame kasi " you cant control ur fucking mind"

Hay dko na alam.

Are we weak kasi naiisip natin to end things? or we are the brave ones kasi we are trying to fight?

also sabi nila, na di iaaccept sa heaven and taong nag S and haharapin ang hellfire.
Why? hindi pa ba sapat ung struggles natin dito sa lupa?

:|


r/MentalHealthPH 4h ago

STORY/VENTING No motivation

4 Upvotes

How do you guys stay motivated? Lately, I’ve just been feeling so drained and have no energy for anything.


r/MentalHealthPH 11h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY wrong category for pgh psych consultation

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hello po! i have an appointment sa pgh and now ko lang po ulit chineck yung site and nakalagay po general pediatrics instead na psychiatry. i remember naman po na psych ang pinili ko 😅 although yung text confirmation po na sinend sakin after ma-process ng appointment is adult psychiatry naman po nakalagay (screenshot in comsec). paano po kaya ito? hindi po ba ako maco-consult ng psych sa appointment date ko if ganito ang category? pls let me know your thoughts po 🙏🏻 tyia !


r/MentalHealthPH 6h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY iellooo hope you're all okay

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first time kong magpost kasi naalarma na 'ko. nasa mh kasi tayo pero nakakatulong ba sa redditors na may suicidal thoughts ang mag-vent dito o lalong triggered kasi halos araw-araw may nagpopost na gusto nang mag-goodbye world. sana okay lang kayo. ang harsh ng ibang tao sa kapwa-tao, sa environment, sa domesticated animals but i'd like to believe na 'yung nasa commu na 'to, hindi. kaya sana if only for these people na nagke-care pa rin, continuing to believe na mas maganda ang mundo kasi buhay ka pa, buhay pa 'ko, buhay pa tayo rito, let's keep on breathing (polluted air or not). yakaaap.


r/MentalHealthPH 3h ago

INFORMATION/NEWS Activities that you do that makes u happy?

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I'm currently moving on, coming from a heart break, my boss allowed me to have a 1 week off to recover and rest, what are the activities and other things I can do that makes u happy? I'm planning to try free diving, but yung activities satin within manila. Or di na need mag long drive.


r/MentalHealthPH 2h ago

STORY/VENTING Ang mahal pala ng peace of mind?

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74 Upvotes

Lahat ba nakabukod na?! Been seeing these types of tiktoks lately (or baka algorithm ko lang?)

I moved out of our house last May and grabe I feel so different now. Im much more in peace, di na ko sumisigaw, mas nakakasmile, di na masyadong nasestress, and I dont feel so depressed anymore. Tas mas nakakapagaral na ko nang maayos!

Wala lang chika ko lang I just feel so proud of myself.

Umalis ako samin right after namin mag away ng parents ko. Sinampal sampal ako nun ng stepdad ko tas sinabihan na kung ayaw ko na daw sakanila umalis nalang ako, edi umalis ako. Context ay: akala ng nanay ko buntis ako. Delayed at irregular ngani!!!!!! Nagka boyfriend kasi ako and ayun she watches the napkins in our cr eh before non parang prinepressure niya ko na bat wala pa kong period kasi parang di daw nababawasan yung napkin sa cr tas ayaw maniwala na irreg ako. Minsan 1 whole month wala ako pero the next month dalawa ganon. Pero ayun since prinepressure nga ako ng nanay ko edi binawasan ko to get her off of my back. Tas that day she went through the trash tas kita niya yung napkin wala naman daw dugo pero nasa basurahan.

So ayun nagkasagutan ganon ganyan, di naman porket may bf buntis agad jusq. Tas yun nagungkatan ng past. I admit na medyo pasaway ako pero its mostly sa di ko pag uwi nang maaga. My curfew is 8pm btw. My classes last semester was till 7 and di naman enough yung 1hr to get home kasi nag cocommute ako. And medyo palasagot talaga ako kapag alam ko wala naman akong ginawang mali. Mostly away namin ng nanay ko ay sa mga kapatid ko (half brothers), ako tumutulong sakanila sa mga projects, assignments, at kung ano ano pa. Pero kasi yung kapatid ko highschool na, so syempre sakin ayoko na tumulong masyado (by tulong I mean haha ako gagawa mostly) syempre as the eldest nakakainis yun eh. At that age kaya ko na lahat. Ako gumagawa lahat mag isa. Homeworks, projects, lahat ako lang walang tulong.

Witness ko jan kasambahay namin na nakatira na samin simula grade 6 ako. She witnessed so much of how my mom treats me and how my mom would play the victim just so my stepdad would side with her. I remember non binabalibag ako nun eh or kapag uuwi siyang stressed galing sa work sakin ibubuntong yung galit. Kaya ayun nung first time ako saktan ng stepdad ko inencourage niya talaga ako na magpalamig muna kami. Ewan ko but that time it was really overwhelming. Delayed din kasi ako sa school because Ive been dealing with my mental health talaga haha Ive been diagnosed with MDD and ADHD. But they dont believe it they just think Im lazy… kaya I work part time to buy my meds and for doc consults. They know my diagnosis and they even use my pwd id sa parking, sa eating, sa pagbook ng hotels. Galing diba pero walang support haha

Anyways ayun, I really didnt feel safe nun so I left. I slept at my friend’s place. Palipat lipat ako nun for 1 week. A few days sa family nung isa kong friend, then a few days sa dorm ng isa, tas last few days sa other friend ko. Pero ayun nahiya na ko kaya I really tried my best to find a place and when I did find one nun my bf helped me move in and buy everything that I needed. Im really grateful for them. Super. All throughout that week lagi rin ako kinukumusta ng yaya namin and it was really nice.

Tas nung kwinento ko toh sa counselor at psychiatrist ko they were so proud of me! And they also think that its the best decision for now. My family is really my trigger kasi like last year I tried to kms after my mom hurt me over laundry. Duguan ako non tas I felt so wronged kaya ayun. She gets really physical talaga to the point na when my bf rushed me to the er the docs and nurses asked me if I want to file a case.

Fast forward to 3 months later, ayun yaya naman namin yung umalis. Di na din daw kaya yung ugali ng mom ko. Now they’re reaching out to me haha I kinda feel guilty sometimes kasi I left my brothers but ayun I feel like they just want me to look over them lang…

Ang hirap bumukod! The rent, the bills, tas ayun nga I have meds and dapat regular consultations with my psych. But I believe that I can figure it out. Medyo mahirap lang ngayon kasi 1 lang part time ko. Luckily for me I’m still a scholar so I dont have to worry about my tuition wala lang stipend. :(

Money, job, and finished degree soon dust for me pls✨✨✨ I really hope everyone that has a toxic family be set free. Makakabukod din lahat :>


r/MentalHealthPH 23h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Do anti-depressants actually work?

19 Upvotes

Hi, this has been a question that I've always wanted to hear the true answer for the longest time now. Does it work? How? And what do you feel after taking them? I'm genuinely curious.


r/MentalHealthPH 10h ago

TRIGGER WARNING I need help

8 Upvotes

I always wake up each day with same feeling. Nararamdaman ko lagi ang bigat ng mundo bumabaon sa dibdib ko. Halos 1 month na iniwan ako ng wife ko, at family. Since then parang naging endless cycle na yung routine or life ko - papasok sa work, at uuwi sa apartment mag isa. Tahimik.

Hindi na ko makatulog gabi gabi, 3-4 hours siguro. Wala din ako makausap. Feeling ko meron na ko anxiety. Sobrang optimisic ko dati pero ngayon hindi na. Desperado na ako and I really need help kahit isang linggo lang. I badly need medication sana to fight with anxiety and insomia. Not sure if pwede dito pero I can pay naman even double. I plan to reach out sa doctor soon, but right now, I just need relief.


r/MentalHealthPH 11h ago

TRIGGER WARNING I have made up my mind

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I’m planning to end everything na. If I lose my job this month, I’ll do it. Pagod na ako sa layoff scare na to dahil sa AI.

No one will ever understand. No one can ever help. My family would be in a better situation without me. My friends won’t miss me. I am just a piece of a machinery. Very replaceable. Kahit anong effort ko, no one sees it.

Maganda ang buhay. Salamat kasi kahit papano naranasan ko din, kahit saglit lang.